The LA Angels have once again been decimated by injuries this season. The position group hurt most by this has been the starting rotation. Garrett Richards, Matt Shoemaker, and Tyler Skaggs have all missed time this season. Andrew Heaney and Nick Tropeano, both recovering from 2016 Tommy John surgery, have not made their season debuts. It is unlikely that Richards returns this season, and Tropeano is all but shut down.
However, Tyler Skaggs is making his return this Saturday. This gives the Angels six starting pitchers, including Troy Scribner, who will be making his first start in The Show this Friday.